Most mothers pump milk during the time that they are separated from their babies. Pumping prevents engorgement and maintains the mother’s milk supply. The pumped milk is then given to the baby by the caregiver during mother’s absence. Mother also nurses the baby frequently during the time that they are together. Before you return to […]
“When I pump milk at home I can pump only a little bit. What if I can’t pump enough milk when I’m back at work?” Don’t panic if you get only a small amount of milk the first few times you pump. Many a mother has gotten out her pump to start stockpiling milk for […]
How can I be sure I will make enough milk? When you are separated from your baby during the workday and can not follow his cues for feeding, you need to give some attention to keeping up your milk supply. Here are some ideas to insure that you have ample milk for your baby, even […]
Guidelines for Storing Breast Milk If pumping and storing breast milk is a necessity because of medical reasons or your work schedule, be sure that you are protecting the milk from harmful bacteria growth. There is nothing worse than going to all the work to pump and then having it spoil! Mother’s milk is precious […]
Tips to make the transition back to work after maternity leave easier During the weeks after birth, when you are caring for your baby full-time, you can also begin to plan for your return to work. But don’t let concerns about leaving your baby get in the way of enjoying this special time. Here are […]
Often the best solutions to the challenges of combining breastfeeding and employment are the creative ones. Consider these alternatives to spending the entire day away from your baby. Keep in mind that your plans may change as your baby grows and develops. • Bring your baby to work. This may not be possible on an […]
In many countries of the world, there are laws that compel employers to allow nursing breaks or pumping breaks. Many of these countries also have liberal parental leave policies, so pumping or breastfeeding at work is actually not a common practice. U.S. courts have identified breastfeeding as a privacy issue, a right that is protected […]
Increasing Milk Supply with Help From Baby Remember the three B’s of breastfeeding: the breast, the baby, and the brain. For increasing milk supply, the breast needs more stimulation from the baby and making that happen will require some adjustments in your brain. To increase your milk supply, you have to make breastfeeding a priority. […]
WEANING: WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Weaning is not a negative term, nor is it something that you do to a child. Weaning is a journey from one relationship to another. The Hebrew word for wean is gamal, meaning “to ripen.” In ancient times, when children were breastfed until two or three years of age, it […]
Engorgement, mastitis, or a plugged duct can sometimes lead to a breast abscess. (This is unlikely if you continue to breastfeed your baby frequently during an episode of mastitis or when you have a plugged duct.) An abscess is a pus-filled area, like a boil under the skin. Your healthcare provider will suspect an abscess […]
Helpful Breastfeeding Positions Besides the cradle hold, three other helpful breastfeeding positions are the clutch hold, the side-lying position, and the reversed cradle (also known as cross-cradle) hold. The first two positions are especially useful in the early days of recovery from a cesarean birth, when you may not want to lay baby over your […]
The Importance of Omega-3 and DHA For Students DHA is the primary structural component of brain tissue, so it stands to reason that a deficiency of DHA in the diet could translate into a deficiency in brain function. In fact, research is increasingly recognizing the possibility that DHA has a crucial influence on neurotransmitters in […]
